Material |
Temp. (F) |
P Max (psi) |
Thick. (in.) |
Applications/Features |
|
Butyl
|
-40 to 225
|
150
|
1/16 to 1/4
|
Gases, inorganic acids & alkalis. Excellent weather/abrasion resistance.
|
|
EPDM
|
-40 to 212
|
150
|
1/16 to 1/4
|
Water, steam, animal/vegetable oils, oxygenated solvents. Excellent weather resistance.
|
|
Natural (Pure Gum)
|
-20 to 140
|
150
|
1/32 to 1
|
Acids, organic salts & alkalis. Non-toxic. Abrasion resistant. Soft.
|
|
Neoprene
|
-20 to 170
|
150
|
1/32 to 2
|
Oil/gasoline. Excellent weather resistance.
|
|
Neoprene - Cloth Inserted
|
-20 to 170
|
150
|
1/32 to 1/4
|
Oil/gasoline. Excellent weather resistance. Handles movement. High tensile strength.
|
|
Nitrile (NBR, Buna-N)
|
-20 to 170
|
150
|
1/32 to 2
|
Oil/Aromatic fuels, mineral, animal and vegetable oils, solvents and hydraulic fluid. Available in commercial, premium and FDA grades..
|
|
SBR (Red Rubber)
|
-20 to 170
|
150
|
1/32 to 1/4
|
Air, hot/cold water.
|
|
SBR - Cloth Inserted
|
-20 to 170
|
150
|
1/16 to 1/4
|
Air, hot/cold water, saturated/low pressure steam. Excellent for high compression loads. Handles movement.
|
|
Silicone
|
to 400
|
150
|
1/32 to 1/4
|
High temperature air or water (not oil or steam). Soft. Available in FDA grade.
|
|
Vinyl
|
20 to 160
|
150
|
1/16 to 1/4
|
Water, oxidizing agents. Excellent weather/abrasion resistance.
|
|
Viton®
|
to 400
|
150
|
1/32 to 1/4
|
Oil/Aromatic fuels, mineral, animal and vegetable oils, solvents and hydraulic fluid.
|